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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City residents will share their views on running Safe Harbor as a year-round emergency shelter at a public hearing on May 5. If the land use permit passes and the city commission approves it, the city will enforce a camping ban at The Pines with an enforcement date to be announced next week. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men for home invasions in Fife Lake and Paradise Townships on April 4 and recovered stolen firearms and property, with a 37-year-old man taken for a break-in in Fife Lake and a 24-year-old man arrested after a home invasion in Paradise Township—both are in custody—while the investigation continues. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education study session was canceled Monday night due to a trustee emergency. The district said it will reschedule the meeting and announce the new date later. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan residents are advised to secure food and remove bird feeders as bear sightings increase in the northern Lower Peninsula and Traverse City area this spring. The Department of Natural Resources said keeping food off property and making loud noises—such as banging metal pots—can help encourage bears to move on. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners approved a pilot agreement for a new workforce housing complex on Lot-O (the parking lot near the Omelette Shoppe at State and Cass) Monday night. The project will have 44 residential units (with monthly rents ranging from $430 to $1,500) and construction will begin next year with an opening planned for 2028. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners postponed a decision on proposed zoning changes for the R-2 mixed-density district—proposing to allow up to four dwelling units per lot instead of two—after discussing the design standards at Monday’s meeting. Mayor Amy Shamroe said there is no timeline to revisit the amendment. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Contractors for MDOT will begin detour route improvements on local roads and install temporary traffic signals on April 14 to manage traffic for the US-31 rebuilding project in Benzie and Grand Traverse counties. The project will widen routes and add safety features and is expected to support 310 jobs as work continues until Aug. 29. 9&10 News
SPORTS NEWS
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A Celebration of Author Patrice Gopo
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Free entry — Celebrate award-winning author Patrice Gopo with a special presentation and refreshments.
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Education Concert featuring Larry McCray
7-9 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Get tickets — Enjoy an evening with Larry McCray as he brings his distinctive blues rock sound to Traverse City.
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Leighann Lord Live Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Comedy Club — $20 entry — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Leighann Lord, a standout in comedy heard on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio.
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Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k
8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Registration fee applies — Run, walk, and sip in the scenic charm of northern Michigan's finest vineyard.
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The Porch - AA Meeting
6-7 PM — 1010 S Garfield Ave — Free entry — Discover support for alcohol addiction and connect with others on the recovery journey.
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Good Friday Fish & Seafood Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check website for cost — Meet Chef John Korycki as he presents a delightful seafood dinner with a touch of Italian flair.
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The Tweed Tones Live Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Cellar 152 — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of a two-piece band blending Chicago blues and early jazz.
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Easter Brunch at Black Star Farms
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Inn at Black Star Farms — Check website for details — Indulge in a delightful Easter brunch with delicious offerings and included drinks.
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A Water Trail Documentary Screening
7-9 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticketed event — Celebrate Earth Day with a documentary screening & powerful performance about water conservation.
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Christian McBride Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket information not provided — Experience the dynamic sounds of eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and his new project, Ursa Major.
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